Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – Network Security Location: Basingstoke Job Type: Full-Time | Predominantly Office-Based Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission Our client is an awardwinning technology and cyber security specialist, they're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join its growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with experience in IT, networking, managed services or cyber security sales who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys building long-term client relationships. The business supports a wide range of enterprise, public sector and mid-market organisations across sectors including financial services, retail, healthcare, logistics, education and government, helping customers improve security posture, reduce operational risk and modernise complex IT environments. Key Responsibilities:
- Generate new business opportunities across existing and new customer accounts
- Build strong relationships with customers, prospects and technology partners
- Promote networking, cyber security and managed service solutions
- Conduct proactive outbound business development activity, including cold calling
- Maintain high levels of daily sales activity and pipeline generation
- Manage leads, opportunities and forecasting through CRM systems
- Support marketing campaigns and follow up on inbound engagement activity
- Prepare quotations, proposals and customer-facing documentation
- Attend customer meetings where required
- Maintain accurate sales forecasting and reporting
- Achieve and exceed daily, weekly and monthly KPI targets
- Develop strong knowledge of the company’s technology solutions and services
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within IT, MSP, networking or cyber security sales
- Previous experience in a proactive outbound or cold-calling sales environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly motivated with a positive and professional attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Genuine interest in technology, networking and cyber security
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission structure
- Clear progression opportunities into senior sales or account management roles
- Exposure to leading cyber security and networking technologies
- Supportive and collaborative sales environment
- Opportunity to work with enterprise and public sector clients
- Ongoing training and career development